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Queen-of-the-night (Cereus hexagonus) Care Guide
Care guide for Queen-of-the-night: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Marcio Santos Ferreira · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
✅ Queen-of-the-night is generally pet-safe — details.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 21 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityTolerates average room humidity (10-30%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~4.6 m (15.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela.
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